Today would have been Bob Marley’s 70th birthday. I adore him, and I can’t help but throw my two cents up onto the interwebs. I offer a one-question Marley quiz for you. When you hear the name Bob Marley, what word first comes to mind? A) Jamaica B) Marijuana C) Dreadlocks D) That overplayed commercial

The Booktrope community of authors is pretty damn cool. I’ve had the chance to meet the most fascinating authors. Take Dave O’Leary for example. In Please, Pretty Lights one of the characters is a quirky bass player who lives in Seattle. Imagine my excitement when I heard about O’Leary—a Booktrope author and Seattle-area bass player.

This week Booktrope releases my debut novel Please, Pretty Lights on Amazon and bookstores will be able to order through Ingram. I have been given permission to leak the first few pages. I hope you enjoy.

Next time you’re watching a show, check out the drummer as they work their magic. Give thanks to the bringers of the beat. It’s easy to be enthralled with the cocky lead singer slinking the stage like a wildcat in heat. But if you do, I’m afraid you’ll be missing the real star of